Prof Alessandro Morbidelli of the Observatoire de la Cote d'Azur in Nice gives the 2nd Lobanov-Rostovsky Lecture in Planetary Geology. He talks about the formation of planets in the universe. Morbidelli uses numerical modelling and geochemical and cosmochemical analyses to explain planetary formation within our solar system. He provides a growth history of the Earth, with reference to the specific elements found in the Earth mantle, as well as insight into the composition and timing of moon formation. Wales; http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/uk/

The main argument against the Directly-Elected Executive Mayor (DEEM) model outlined by George Osborne is its concentration of power in a single person. The assumption of the advocates of DEEMs is there must be individual leadership rather than collegial team leadership. But the advantage of collective leadership is it enables exploration of policy from different perspectives. Colleagues can consider possible impacts of policy in a variety of contexts, spotting pitfalls ahead and the consequences for different people and groups. A single person is unlikely to represent the diverse complexities of a large urban, metropolitan or county region area better than can collective leadership.
A DEEM cannot cover all the functions of the local authority. They have to rely on unaccountable personal a

This course will explore the rich diversity of women's voices and experiences as reflected in writings and films by and about Latina writers, filmmakers, and artists. Through close readings, class discussions and independently researched student presentations related to each text, we will explore not only the unique, individual voice of the writer, but also the cultural, social and political contexts which inform their narratives. We will also examine the roles that gender, familial ties and social and political preoccupations play in shaping the values of the writers and the nature of the characters encountered in the texts and films.

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This film is a review of linear equations in order to find equilibrium quantities. (Duration 7 minutes 26 seconds). Part of a series of films from the METAL (Mathematics for Economics: enhancing Teaching and Learning) project that examines spending options in a number of contexts, and uses linear equations to explore constraints in markets. They are fundamental building blocks for a course of mathematics for economics. These video clips and animations can be viewed in isolation, or via the learning pathway links to related materials in a Question Bank.

A film on using simultaneous equations to understand the wage rate for workers on ferries between Dover and Calais. Part of a series of films from the METAL (Mathematics for Economics: enhancing Teaching and Learning) project that examines spending options in a number of contexts, and uses linear equations to explore constraints in markets. They are fundamental building blocks for a course of mathematics for economics. These video clips and animations can be viewed in isolation, or via the learning pathway links to related materials in a Question Bank.

Key things about assessment - exploring assessment at Masters degree level in the UK and internationally. Assessment driving learning -Assessment is the major driving force on learning for most students. If assessment is well-designed, there are positive effects on how students go about their learning. Global literature has confirmed this over the last 30 years. (Boud, Mentkowski, Knight and Yorke and many others). -The design of assessment shapes students patterns of studying (marks as money) and poor assessment encourages strategic (just doing what has to be done) behaviour (Kneale).

17 question quiz on financial pricing. Although written for the applied technology and finance module within the Tourism and entertainment course it is not topic specific. The questions are multiple-choice and multiple-response from 5 answers. The zipped file contains a Respondus file in WebCT/Vista 4-8 format that can be directly exported to x-stream VLE, together with the required images. Text and rtf formats of the questions and answers are also included.

As part of the Senator George Mitchell Seminar Series, John Chillag delivered a powerful and moving speech to mark the 64th anniversary of the Nazi occupation of Hungary. The audience first heard the impressions of two students from Abbey Grange School, who visited Auschwitz-Birkenau in late February. Rebakah commented, "Although a traumatic experience, I'm glad I had the chance to visit Auschwitz - to learn what atrocities had happened and make me realise that situations like the Holocaust should never happen again". John's seminar analysed those involved in the Holocaust and genocides, with talk of perpetrators, interveners, rescuers and bystanders. John described how silent bystanders' 'inaction' allowed mass murder to flourish and went on to add that everybody has a choice and r

The repertoire played by bands has altered radically over many years. However, commissioning bodies have always been governed by a desire to attract the leading mainstream composers of the day to write original material for the medium. The so-called 'Golden Period', spanning the period between the Great Depression and the Second World War, encapsulates this ambition at its most successful. A sequence of seminal works, by John Ireland, Gustav Holst, Granville Bantock, Herbert Howells, and Sir Edward Elgar revitalised the repertory and placed amateur musicians in a place of honour within the British musical establishment. In an illustrated lecture, Prof. Nicholas Childs and the Black Dyke Band place this music in its wider context, from the production of the first original band composition

Ever since the inflated claims about how technology can transform learning during the 1980s, education professionals have been scanning the horizon for the first signs of the future to arrive, and complaining about how long the wait has been. This paper will argue that the big transformation has already happened, but in the form simply of very many small and relatively unremarkable changes that are rapidly becoming embedded in the lives and learning of young people. The paper will discuss these issues with reference to findings from a current Becta-funded research project: The Learner and their Context.

Supermarkets have a much higher mark up on impulse items such as sweets. In this set we rearrange our formula and work out the elasticity implied in the mark up on any good. (Duration 4 minutes 24 seconds). Part of a series of films from the METAL (Mathematics for Economics: enhancing Teaching and Learning) project that show how partial differentiation and integration are used to gain constructive insights into economics as a discipline. They are fundamental building blocks for a course of mathematics for economics. These video clips and animations can be viewed in isolation, or via the learning pathway links to related materials in a Question Bank.

Energy resources are essential for any society, be it one dependent on subsistence farming or an industrialised country. There are many different sources of energy, some well-known such as coal or petroleum, others less so, such as tides or the heat inside the Earth. Is nuclear power a salvation or a nightmare? This unit provides background information to each resource, so that you can assess them for yourself.

Cotton shirt;heavy cream cotton with alternating fine and medium grey stripe running through. Long sleeves gathered into narrow buttoned cuffs. Dropped shoulders, no shaping to body. High stand collar with two buttons, slashed to centre front and machine finished. Logo: BO and arrow to lower left of front. Label (back neck): Ancestral Threads by Early Oz and Gulf Clothing SOUTH AUSTRALIA, S and on reverse of main label: 100% Cotton (woven in Australia. Made in S.A. and laundry instructions. Triangular ticket attached Australian Made and kangaroo logo. . Maker: Early, Oz and Gulf, Clothingand - from the The Betty Smithers Design Collection at Staffordshire University.

The objectives for this lesson are to identify and demonstrate relevant approaches to teaching and learning in relation to their specialist area. We will be looking at ways of embedding elements of functional skills into teaching and justifying a selection of teaching and learning approaches, including resources for a specific session. Finally, we will be planning a teaching and learning session, which meets the needs of individuals.

Achieving an end-state of "zero" has emerged as an important policy goal for a number of 21st Century challenges. The most prominent example is the "Global Zero" campaign to eliminate nuclear weapons. To stand any chance of getting near to zero, nuclear weapons must be marginalised in military and security doctrines. That means creating international norms and, if feasible, agreements that until nuclear weapons are universally prohibited by treaty, their use will be treated as a crime against humanity. Dr Johnson considers how the problems of doctrine and use could be addressed.

The "I Am Here" is a mobile widget allows students to report in to their tutors on a journey.It enables users to report progress on a journey and for this to be monitored and as a result acted upon if they do not report in. Developed as part of the JISC Widgets for Inclusive Distributed Environments (WIDE) project. WIDE is a joint project between the Accessibility Research Centre at Teesside University, JISC TechDis and Portland College that aims to make online learning more accessible and inclusive for disabled students/learners. Our objective is to develop open educational resources that improve or support the learning experience and can be shared and that can be shared and adapted by the community. This project extends our vision of creating learning resources adapted for students wi

The "Magnifying Glass" is a simple widget that magnifies text and images.The widget shows a magnifying glass that the user can drag over text and/or images. When the magnifying glass stays on the spot for more than 2 seconds, it zooms in and make the text appear larger or zoom into the image. Developed as part of the JISC Widgets for Inclusive Distributed Environments (WIDE) project. WIDE is a joint project between the Accessibility Research Centre at Teesside University, JISC TechDis and Portland College that aims to make online learning more accessible and inclusive for disabled students/learners. Our objective is to develop open educational resources that improve or support the learning experience and can be shared and that can be shared and adapted by the community. This project exte

This interactive learning object provides an overview of the historic and modernistic use of amphitheatre. Using text and illustrations, the resource identifies key historical aspects of the amphitheatre, discusses the socio-historical values, and explains how modernism changed the amphitheatre. There is a short quiz embedded within the tutorial itself, and an accompanying assessment tests and consolidates what students have learned. A number of additional tools are provided to enhance students' experience of the resource, including a magnifying glass, calculator, colour changer and notepad.

An interactive tutorial on manual handling. Provides a definition of the term 'manual handling' and highlights aspects of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. A sequence of videos illustrates bad practice when lifting from a low level, a high level and using a step ladder. Includes interactive self assessment tests.

This interactive learning object provides a basic introduction to HTML, the language that is used to create Web pages. Using text, illustrations and animations, this resource outlines why users should know about and use HTML; describes the basic structure of a Web page; explains the sections and elements of HTML; and highlights some of the tools used to create Web pages. An accompanying assessment quiz tests and consolidates what users have learned from the resource. The resource also features a number of tools to enhance the user experience: these include a magnifying glass, calculator, notepad and colour changer.

This Learning Activity provides an introduction to influencing skills. It will explore the different stages one must follow to influence others. It aims to help the learner: Define what is meant by influencing; Show an understanding of the principles of influencing; Use the 5 A’s of the influencing process and; Identify how nonverbal communication affects verbal communication

The learning experience is totally switched around with the students effectively researching, preparing and delivering the lecture series. This was supported by a series of four support workshops that focused on the required skills needed: 1.Assessment Brief; 2.Critical Thinking; 3.Defending Ideas; and 4.Presentation Skills. The students were also required to reflect on peer feedback of their presentations and write a reflective report and improve their presentations. The Defending Ideas workshop was based on a Confident Futures event originally developed for postgraduate students and was considered to be a key personal development opportunity for students in their final year of study. The students were assessed on their ability to research a topic, present their conclusions, respond to qu